[Insiders: U.S.-Iran Talks in Islamabad Opened with Expected Tough Stances] According to a report by Golden Finance on April 13, citing The Washington Post, insiders revealed that the talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad unsurprisingly began with tough stances. U.S. Vice President Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf both made their positions clear. However, after hours of negotiations, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf left a deep impression on the U.S. delegation with his seasoned and professional negotiation skills, showcasing his potential to become the new leader of Iran.